Rest in peace Terry and John. Thank you for your invaluable contributions to music and to humanity. ❤️ This is not 'the end'. Your legacies live on.

@nadegela2153

Жыл бұрын

très juste!

@viktorgnezdilov6331

Жыл бұрын

❤️

@Drew-fg3xi

Жыл бұрын

Too true

@Drew-fg3xi

Жыл бұрын

300% agree rip John and Terry and my late wife would have been her 48 birthday 😢sad day 4 me kerry rip

@jackielambton1800

Жыл бұрын

Very true, my 18 year old son is playing this in his bedroom. Gone too soon ❤

It might be a sad day as Terry Hall has died, but his music with The Specials still lives in our hearts, souls and ears. The music of Terry Hall has not lost anything of its power and strength. History repeats itself, so, each and every song is as topical and accurate as when it was written some 40 years ago... #RIP, Terry. My thoughts are with family, friends and colleagues. Thank you for giving my musical taste the upbeat of ska and your lyrics to guide me through live.

@gerbileen

Жыл бұрын

So well said. Love love love ❤

@colinwilson4609

Жыл бұрын

The Specials are as relevant as ever. The same Tory government, the same economic crisis, the same non-solutions to real problems and the same demagogues trying to distract us normals by trying to create racial anger. Who will outsmart and outstyle the dividers now? Somebody has to.

@Drew-fg3xi

Жыл бұрын

Nice one totally agree rip Terry and John

@Heather-qw1dt

4 ай бұрын

😂​@@Drew-fg3xi

@brendanclarke8393

Күн бұрын

So sad and so right with you song s

Every time I listen to this, a 62 year old is instantly 18 again....that is the gift you guys and your music give to so many. Sad that this wont happen again, but there are some great tribute acts keeping it going...and I will dance to this til I (happily) drop. ps. How many times these days do you see an audience totally absorbed and dancing and enjoying the performance like this and not standing like statues recording on their phones. They are Special.😎😎

@Vlad65WFPReviews

3 ай бұрын

in my case it's a 69-year-old is 30 again - loved these guys, so glad I saw the lads in Vancouver

@spud912

2 ай бұрын

I'm also 62 . Absolutely. Loved the 80's The Specials,madness ,The Beat .🎶 Best times 👍

And a sad day today as Terry leaves us. RIP. I played these albums so much as a teenager growing up back in the day, I’ve watched video so many times and unfortunately have never seen them live. Thank you so much for the great music and memories 👏👏👏👏

@BaggsOsgood

Жыл бұрын

Enjoy yourself, enjoy yourself, it's later than you think. Great mantra to live by. I love Terry&Co; always will.

@andrewp7385

Жыл бұрын

Rip terry

@phillipoconnor5425

Жыл бұрын

Always wanted to see them,so decided to it's now or never in Birmingham a few years ago, best night in forty years

@Drew-fg3xi

Жыл бұрын

Same here m8 1st class

The best ska band ever! Rest in peace Terry!

I saw them for 3rd time at the Richoe centre in Coventry for their 30th anniversary . They played ghost town ..I stopped dancing and just stared at them .. tears streaming down my face ...think OMFG it's the specials and I here with them . Few songs Nevel staples went on the mic and stopped the music . Said a huge thank you to the crowd and said you've made 8 60 year old blokes so happy he had tears and struggled to speak we had tears ...I lost it at that point . Straight into concrete jungle omg the place erupted ....never been so happy in my life

I’m so privileged to be a 70s kid, to see these amazing bands, to be apart of that era. Best times ever! RIP Terry 💔

@Drew-fg3xi

Жыл бұрын

Same here rip Terry john

Grew up in Coventry as a teen in this era, a Tile Hill skin. It was electric. Blacks and whites United as one. Great days, great band, great memories. Sadly missed.

Hands down the BEST ska band from that era!

@andicampbell8621

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely MJ. It`s a 'no contest'

@harveyg104

Жыл бұрын

I beg to differ.I got into The Specials and The Selecter at the exact same time in the 80s. The selecter is first, deeper bass and drums, rude all the way, The Specials are number 2 for sure.But, don't get me wrong, I absolutely love The Specials too, I just know that The Selecter had ( originally) an all black line- up that was tight as fuck, along with Pauline Blacks vocals. The Specials, of course had more male energy.And I've seen them both live, been in London where Jerry Dammers bought me drinks at Ronnie Scott's club.I play both of their music, bass & drums.🤔👀🙏

@mellsrod4820

Жыл бұрын

Don’t forget Madness !

@markshepperson3603

Жыл бұрын

@@harveyg104 I saw March of the Mods back in the day. Selector, secret affair, madness and a few others. Brilliant

Not just brilliant !!! But surely one of the best bands britain has ever produced !!! Even now they sound more current and interesting than anything the kids of today are listening to! 😎👍

@AtommHD

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely. I appreciate them more now than when I was 7. Lol

God bless John and Terry REST IN PEACE thank u 4 last nearly 50 years completely 500% brilliant loved it then when we were SKINS u now can join and meet my late wife kerry xxx this king ov y 3 always 😢

Two-tone tonic trousers, tassle loafers n white socks, black Fred Perry, yellow trim, black Harrington. I was 13! This band, more than any other, opened up the world of Ska and Rocksteady to those that were curious enough to dive in. Thanks to all The Specials for their great gift to British culture. 😎🏁

The greatest band of the last 50 years without a doubt. I listen to obscure metal these days but my youth is forever 2Tone and Terry Hall.

@musicloverUK

Жыл бұрын

They were ground breaking but there are other great bands out there. Art/pop/rock 10cc, indie/rock/baroque pop The Divine Comedy. Squeeze were great too. All these bands are still banging live. 💃

@Drew-fg3xi

Жыл бұрын

Defiantly 300%

Saw them in back 1980 a huge part of my life, got a skinhead the weekend after seeing Gangsters on Top of the Pops! Then the comeback in Brixton 2009 and probably even better... me and pretty much all the old boys around me had tears in our eyes. RIP Brad and El Tel.

That drumming in Blank Expression is beyond perfection!

@TheHelensp

Жыл бұрын

From 21.30 if anyone's interested! Genius!

@CS-zt9kr

Жыл бұрын

@@TheHelensp Thanks! That intro for Do the Dog aint too shabby either. You know its show time!

@craiglewis6145

Жыл бұрын

John Bradbury was one of the greatest drummers ever. Superb feel and individual sound, a big part of the Specials sound.

@gregward5328

6 ай бұрын

Absolute legend at going from cross strokes to snare drum fills with rimshots galore. Genius style.

The Specials, The Beat, The Selector, what an amazing time to grow up in the Midlands. Great mix of people making great music without any BS. Love and remembrance to Rankin Roger who took me and my best friend Yad to see the Specials at Brixton Academy - I night I will never forget.

@marimbadearco

3 жыл бұрын

wow, what a companion to take you, Roger was so great

@OutOnTheTiles

2 жыл бұрын

Don’t forget Madness and Bad Manners….. both bands along with the Bodysnatchers have to be on that list.

@Bencoseley

Жыл бұрын

And Slade 😎

@robwilcox561

Жыл бұрын

@@Bencoseley How could I forget!

@carole3734

2 ай бұрын

I was at the Brixton Academy Gig....an incredible night. Just a brilliant band....

This is a huge, packed concert hall; ages i'm sure ranged teen to 60's and the entire place is dancing the whole time! Only SKA can provide that energy

@arjanteeuwen1184

Жыл бұрын

It's quite a pitty I never saw them....

@gregward5328

6 ай бұрын

I can remember watching them play Glastonbury and Amy Winehouse came on stage and was shouting at the crowd "don't you realise how lucky you are to be watching this band, fucking dance!!!" The crowd may as well had been watching paint dry for all the interest they were showing. Just goes to prove the saying " you can lead a horse to water but you can't make it drink " I never got to see them, RIP Mr. Bradley and Mr.Hall xxx

1.- Do the Dog 0:42 2.- Dawning Of New Era 2:58 3.-Gangsters 5:28 4.- It's Up To You 8:30 5.- Monkey Man 11:51 6.- Rat Race 14:42 7.- Hey, Little Rich Girl 17:49 8.- Blank Expression 21:26 9.- Doesn't Make It Alright 23:30 10.- Stupid Marriage 27:15 11.- Concrete Jungle 31:42 12.- Friday Night, Saturday Morning 35:10 13.- Stereotypes 38:28 14.- Man At C & A 42:55 15.- A Message To You Rudy 46:35 16.- Do Nothing 49:23 17.- Little Bitch 53:00 18.- Nite Klub 55:28 19.- Too Much Too Young 59:34 20.- Longshot/Liquidator/Moonstomp 1:01:50 21.- Enjoy Yourself 1:08:03 22.- Ghost Town 1:11:34 23.- Guns Of Navarone 1:17:40 24.- You're Wondering Now 1:19:53

@rodolfogutierrez9232

9 жыл бұрын

¡ Que Bueno estuvo en el Vive Latino !

@francoisvanbesien4846

9 жыл бұрын

ifuck9 lu

@doideraslucidas1917

8 жыл бұрын

+Hajime Saito thanks bro

@sebatroncoso5605

8 жыл бұрын

Aleatóriedades da Vida U Are welcome bro

@jamiecovfefe6323

8 жыл бұрын

+Hajime Saito cheers buddy

RIP Terry Hall. Your influence and contributions to the world of music will never be forgotten. They are both timeless.

They influenced my youth pretty strongly. Finally, in 2014. I went to Amsterdam to see them live. And they delivered - one of the best gigs of my life, and I've really seen my share. RIP Terry!

@musicloverUK

Жыл бұрын

Agreed. The touring 10cc are also fabulous live.

What a truly amazing comeback performance this is - long live the Rude Boy!

Such a very sad loss but what a guy. One of the best bands we ever produced in this country that got us dancing into a frenzy, as well as raised our awareness as well. How anyone can't dance to this is beyong me (although I tried it to Skinhead Symphony 2 years ago & it damn near killed me, hehe). RIP Terry. Brad will have a cold one waiting for you when you are reunited. Rest easy & thanks. Your music WILL live on 😎😎

After 38 years..they are still amazing !!! The Specials are very special

@JosipRadnik1

3 жыл бұрын

a quick look at the audience and you see Tony Soprano dancing side by side with his daughter (well, at least a couple of look-alikes) - where else would you have the chance to be part of such a gathering? great!

@theinfideluk

Жыл бұрын

RIP Terry Hall 😞

@Drew-fg3xi

Жыл бұрын

Too true I agree,100%

Watching this Xmas 2022, Rest in Peace Terry Hall. Thank you for your priceless contribution to a unique UK sound that united a generation. Respect Rudeboy!

I had the opportunity to watch them a couple of years ago in Mexico City (born and raised) and it was one of the best concerts ever, everyone was dancing, with no fights, skins, and punx everywhere, enjoying themselves. So sad to hear about Terry but so happy that they brought so much joy into my heart when I was a teenager.

Feeling so sad for Terry's passing. Meet him years back in a show here in the Philippines. He is super accomodating to those who wanted to have a photo of him. One of my fave bands and front men :(

No words to describe what I feel when I see these guys playing... They're just the best... Long live SKA and the TWO-TONE scene... The SPECIALS will always rule... 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

Listening to and watching this i am i awe of how good a drummer Prince Rimshot really was and how essential he was to the sound of The Specials.

@aokateoleary

2 жыл бұрын

Oh, hell yeah. Thank for providing his name!

@craiglewis6145

2 жыл бұрын

They've had drummers since John Bradbury died and in normal circumstances you'd say they were a great drummer. However there is nobody to stand up to his standard and especially his feel. Just completely unique and sadly missed.

@donhue4546

Жыл бұрын

@@craiglewis6145 best drummer was Lloyde Knibbs

Its a previlage to have lived and loved through this genre of music THE SPECIALS MADNESS THE BEAT SELECTER just different class GOD BLESS THEM ALL

@paulmcdonald8055

9 жыл бұрын

Gerard Kelly Ditto, Enough Said!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@metaphysicalmigraine694

3 жыл бұрын

They didn't teach you rite

@lizziesmith5835

3 жыл бұрын

I’m so jealous, I was born in 2000 but was brought up on this music I’d give anything to go back in time and see bands like that 🥺

@IronIck45

3 жыл бұрын

@@lizziesmith5835 You are blessed with a good sense for music. Let the seed grow. I feel the same with Elvis, Buddy Holly and the Sex Pistols for example , important is to feel the music.

@jeffrussell488

3 жыл бұрын

the 2tone dance fucking brilliant

I've never seen this before, absolutely fantastic, and when he said Merry Christmas it brought a lump to my throat, RIP Terry, gentleman and legend.

Fucking awesome, generational , inspirational ,sensational . I was 15 now i'm 60 was like yesterday.

@deanriley1284

8 ай бұрын

You know!

RIP Terry! You and your music impacted a lot our lives! 2 tone forever!

The brilliant terry hall and the specials🙏🙏🙏

I learnt that Brad has passed away only today. First Rico, and now Brad. This is sad. We will wail for you, brother. Rest in peace.

What I love about this, is they sound the same as 45 years ago. At 14 Terry Hall was my hero. Happy days ❤️❤️

Brilliant musicianship, brilliant performance, brilliant vocals. John Bradbury, a style all your own, Neville, come back! Mr Hall & Co, amazing :)))))))

@Drew-fg3xi

Жыл бұрын

Totally agree !!!!!! Yes yes yes I do do do

RIP John Bradbury "thanks for the memories"

@johnnyb8825

6 жыл бұрын

@michael hall A brilliant drummer. Neville Staple said John Bradbury was one of only two white drummers he knew of who could play reggae properly (the other one being the drummer of UB40).

@canadianroot

5 жыл бұрын

@@johnnyb8825 Damn, he's just a brilliant drummer, regardless of style. I get the impression he could play anything he bloody wanted. One of the very best drummers of all time, in my opinion.

@johnnyb8825

5 жыл бұрын

@@canadianroot Yes, I agree. I am an amateur drummer and I'd love to be able to play like him!

@canadianroot

5 жыл бұрын

@@johnnyb8825 I'm an amateur amateur drummer, and I'd love to be able to play like you!

@andrewwright9378

5 жыл бұрын

No band has a better snare sound. Love them rimshots.

Enjoy yourself- it's later than you think. RIP Terry.

Been so sad since Terry Hall died, but this video has brightened things up a lot. Amazing band. Rest in peace Terry and John

@Drew-fg3xi

Жыл бұрын

300% rip John and Terry god bless😢

@Drew-fg3xi

Жыл бұрын

Could say it anybetter nice 1 so sad Terry passing

@nathanoman1

Жыл бұрын

Didnt know they passed. RIP I'm grateful to have listened to this music and it caught my ear as a young kid in Oregon. Still loving it and lots of respect to the 2 Tone

@Drew-fg3xi

8 ай бұрын

Me too so sad😢

@Drew-fg3xi

2 ай бұрын

Same here me to god bless macca

i was so lucky to be a young man when all this new music came out, skins, punk , new wave, and the good old heavy metal, i enjoyed all of it and still do, i have over 3000 pieces of vinyl to remind me of those exciting times. who watches tv when you can see bands like this every night on youtube

@mastersupreme6126

3 жыл бұрын

3000? WOW THAT'S GREAT

@vadimislearningguitar4977

3 жыл бұрын

yeah !!!! you definitely have a biiiig collection - i have only 400 - this vinyl was literally consumed when i was 18 - and now i hear the same exact sound and energy - really unbelievable

@00mesilasa00

3 жыл бұрын

Wooow 😍

the perfect ska sound, even after 30 years

@HoofinBob

3 жыл бұрын

bang on

@iamspartacus6713

3 жыл бұрын

closer to 40 now lol

Oh my god I love this band, We are going miss you Terry! God bless!!

@Drew-fg3xi

Жыл бұрын

We are

rip a Legend so influential to my adolescence and still to my beliefs today xx

1.- Do the Dog 0:42 2.- Dawning Of New Era 2:58 3.-Gangsters 5:28 4.- It's Up To You 8:30 5.- Monkey Man 11:51 6.- Rat Race 14:42 7.- Hey, Little Rich Girl 17:49 8.- Blank Expression 21:26 9.- Doesn't Make It Alright 23:30 10.- Stupid Marriage 27:15 11.- Concrete Jungle 31:42 12.- Friday Night, Saturday Morning 35:10 13.- Stereotypes 38:28 14.- Man At C & A 42:55 15.- A Message To You Rudy 46:35 16.- Do Nothing 49:23 17.- Little Bitch 53:00 18.- Nite Klub 55:28 19.- Too Much Too Young 59:34 20.- Longshot/Liquidator/Moonstomp 1:01:50 21.- Enjoy Yourself 1:08:03 22.- Ghost Town 1:11:34 23.- Guns Of Navarone 1:17:40 24.- You're Wondering Now 1:19:53

@fgstf

7 жыл бұрын

every song legend and unforgettable

@HernanZitoZin

7 жыл бұрын

indeed, sir, indeed

@thiagoeid4439

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks, man!

Why are Specials not a super group? Their songs are all Number One Hits!!!

@Drew-fg3xi

Жыл бұрын

two tone the specials the best

RIP Terry. So young. Long live The Specials.

I just can't get enough of this, they all sound as if it was 1978.. peak just superb 🥰

@Drew-fg3xi

Жыл бұрын

Totally agree

Was lucky enough to see this reunion tour. What a blast! Also saw them back in the day when I was a teenager. The Specials were a part of my musical landscape. So important. RIP, Terry. Thanks for all the dancing!

I so wish I'd had a chance to see them live !!!

1979 , what a boss time to be alive and young . All hail the specials and Two Tone

Never got to see the Specials live but they were a band that definitely shaped my life as a young lad growing up in Scotland ❤❤ Will always have a place on my musical journey in the late 70s and early 80s, along with Madness, The Clash, Blondie and early electronic music like Kraftwerk, Simple Minds and Depeche Mode ❤

So sad to hear of Terry’s passing…..RIP and thanks for incredible musical memories.

I could live inside this video forever. We missed you, Jerry! And we all miss Rico and Brad dearly.

Rust in peace Terry, i listen to the Specials,when i was a teenager now i am 57 , and i still listen, they are Special

@Drew-fg3xi

Жыл бұрын

Same as me m8 your 1 year behind me rip Terry and jon

I discovered this band late, but I think they are the best, not just special!

RIP "Rico" Rodriquez and John "Brad" Bradbury... Thank you for entertaining us and being a part of our youth culture and beyond!

1979/80 what a great time to be at school!!

How could anyone give this a thumbs down, what a classic poignant band, forever a youth listening to this again.

The spot on band of the time, madness never stood a chance

@vadimislearningguitar4977

3 жыл бұрын

yes - the specials were - special -

@scootervargas9323

3 жыл бұрын

Madness were great as well

@midlifebiker7424

3 жыл бұрын

On a coin for me..Terry and Suggs both great front men...and a place for both...

@misterdavid5400

3 жыл бұрын

@@midlifebiker7424 Terry isn't the best singer, but overall The Specials can't be beaten for their live gigs. I saw them live in Australia years ago and still one of the best gigs I've ever been to. That was a very very very long time ago.

@marimbadearco

3 жыл бұрын

I saw all the 2tone bands when they toured the US: Madness was hilarious, Specials were a wall of talent and The Beat was lightning in a jar - all so amazing. Never saw so much dancing outside of Latin musics

Saw them last Tuesday at The Apollo Manchester, bloody fantastic! 34 years since I last saw them, still brilliant ......... the memories came flooding back.

Tight as fook.... I often watch gigs on KZread, usually skipping any crap bits Not 1 second is skipped when I watch this

@marilynsaunders2197

3 жыл бұрын

I ordered the DVD after seeing this :)

@brentchampagnie9130

3 жыл бұрын

I've watched this concert numerous of times, and not missed a single second of it. It's just pure class. Actually it's Special.

@brendanclarke8393

3 ай бұрын

Amazing night so special man we these days. What is

What a great live band!! Man I wish saw them live. Everybody was bang on. That guitarist is fantastic.

I saw them at Coventry Richo arena for their 30th anniversary homecoming gig They blew the place apart awesome I had been waiting to see them since I was a ten year old who had just bought Gangsters and fallen in love. They were worth the wait. Went on to see them in Blackpool and Manchester but nothing beat their homecoming

Long live The Specials! RIP John Bradbury.

@bittersweet5887

7 жыл бұрын

So so sad. Learnt a lot from him as a drummer.

@jimbermingham9892

7 жыл бұрын

Bitter Sweet

Hearing the news that John Bradbury has passed away brought me here. So glad I did. I feel 18 again!!!!!! RIP John.

What a great concert to enjoy to help me overcome my sadness from knowing about Terry's suffering and passing. I am so glad they had this awesome show recorded.

@Drew-fg3xi

Жыл бұрын

Totally agree

It's great to see these guys together again, still sounding amazing. Their importance in helping bridge racial gaps thru music cannot be overstated.

@doreenprince4029

3 жыл бұрын

Fucking brilliant

@doreenprince4029

3 жыл бұрын

Come on kick d bucket

@jeffrussell488

3 жыл бұрын

or you could've just said a group of lads having a brilliant time, fucking idiot trying to pick up browny points

@BlackuLaLa

3 жыл бұрын

@@jeffrussell488 Except for the fact that bridging the racial gap was, in fact, a stated goal of Two Tone, and so it is very relevant to mention it. Trying to get *Brownie points. Fucking idiot.

@orangekraftwerks5684

2 жыл бұрын

@@jeffrussell488 a racist indeed , we did not needed their crap back then to be friends

Been listening to the specials 4 40 years and I still love them r.i.p Nelson Mandela

@evenberg8499

3 жыл бұрын

"A message to you" was used in a commercial for a national newspaper in Norway. (VG) I do believe it was 17 years ago. At the time I did not know who or what song it was, but it was revealed, once I became a true ska fan.

SOOOO sooo happy Terry Hall got help for his depression.

@modette69er

8 жыл бұрын

It's not just depression though is it.....

@kunt1969

8 жыл бұрын

He is bipolar, which can never be cured, only managed, he has to have anti psychotic drugs injected into him either fortnightly, or monthly for the rest of his life, The Specials are fucking ace, I absoloutely love 'em, the second album I ever bought was more Specials, peace

@carl8726

6 жыл бұрын

Bi polar , very different from depression, I know too well :-(

@julieeales

5 жыл бұрын

@@carl8726 ☹️

@stuartwalsh5334

3 жыл бұрын

Bi Polar gives you that creative edge though "Up and down like a brides nightie" as my dad described me

Have you tried dancing for a couple of hours to The Specials, non stop and knocking on. It's the best feeling ever. Amazing who you meet in the pubs before a gig😎😎

@weebrendan4405

7 жыл бұрын

Liverpool 69er my knees are still in agony a fortnight after seeing them in nottinham haha the joys of middle age 😊😊😊

@modette69er

7 жыл бұрын

wee brendan I now have arthritis in one of me knees which I'm sure has come on from dancing like a loony at all the gigs/festivals I've been too. Every gig overrides the pain I'm in now though because of the memories I have, even though I can't remember quite a few 😎😎😎😜

@ivanmurray6240

6 жыл бұрын

Modette69er Northern Soul long live Northern Soul

@corinnehansen4316

3 жыл бұрын

@@weebrendan4405 hi. I have music arthritis to. Oh but wasnt it wirth it all hey. The memories will remain with us forever, even though a lot of memories are blurred by all that was on offer, especially in the pubs before the gigs. Keep skanking mate.

@theselector4733

2 жыл бұрын

As a teenager we used to skank, pogo and smash into each other on the dancefloor to this great music. Then I saw them live 5 years ago and left with a busted meniscus in my left knee LOL. I was in pain BUT ecstatic that I just saw one of the greatest bands ever. And I got to take a week and a half off work LOL

The only band to his day that never sold out

@AtommHD

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely

still makes the hair stand up on my arms and neck,not just a band but a movement,superb

i'm so crazy about this band since high school

Was 17 when these boys came out bloody loved them and the Beat etc.

Lucky to have watched them live a few times . Brighton last year absolutely brilliant. RIP Terry and thanks for the memories as a reminder to us all like the last song says Enjoy yourself x

It’s crazy but I took it personally when Terry left. It was like a friend from high school just died. it felt weird and personal. This is a great show featuring the raw energy, Roddy’s tasty guitar playing, John’s classic drumming ( RIP). I’m glad we all got to see and hear this important and powerful band one more time. Wish you were there Jerry.

@Drew-fg3xi

Жыл бұрын

Same here m8 I did too when Terry left

we all get old; but youth is easy to remember/this put a tear in me eye/memories are forever thank ska gods!!!!

@shaft9000

3 жыл бұрын

Well put. "Do Nothing" is one of the most sublime singles I've ever heard. Odd it escaped my notice for decades. [I'm in California, grew up in '80s Central Valley and this band was off-radar at the time. Being a skatepunk I had tapes of The Beat, saw UB40 w/Chrissy Hynde @Berkeley Greek Theatre ~ '87.... but there was little else of English Ska breaking through around here. Squares stopped at The Police, while the stoners and DeadHeads might be into reggae. Little else _ska-related_ made it out here, and until 311 broke on MTV most Yanks had never heard of it.]

@marimbadearco

3 жыл бұрын

@@shaft9000 the whole 2tone movement was pretty big in US 1979-1980s, spawned a lot of ska bands from Heavy Manners in Chicago to Housewives Choice in Austin TX

@Rich_P_Anya

3 жыл бұрын

Well said.

R.I.P. Terry Hall. ‘Enjoy yourself, it’s later than you think...’😞

RIP Terry Hall. Thank you for everything

Rest in peace, Terry. Thanks for your music, and I hope the specials go on this important music.

Aaaah mate. That nice a-capella piece in the middle of Nite Klub where an army of 40-50 year old blokes and birds sing every line to that song like they're back in 1979, THAT'S WHAT IT'S ALL ABOUT, MATE. A blindin' bit of trip down memory lane!

@simonbalmer3044

9 жыл бұрын

too true, i saw them in utrecht last month and newcastle last year, and i was, and still am one of those blokes (and probably always will be), they were sensational!

@Greatest1979

9 жыл бұрын

Good on yer, mate! A Rudeboy for Life !

@EinMagillaGorilla

9 жыл бұрын

The original black and white. I was one of those 40-50 year olds. Good times.

@rainmaker690

9 жыл бұрын

Greatest1979 That was fun,and evn though I kept saying that I was gonna stop watching after this or that song, I still ended up watching the whole thing---nice trip down memory lane for me, too! I remember all those songs---even the ones I didn't know were really good.

@jestercohort7348

6 жыл бұрын

+Greatest1979, ...hahaha, .........all the-- girls are slags ..and the-- beer tastes just like piss, ...lol ;)

Great to see no negative comments, the specials were special and bring back great memories of great times

RIP Terry, thanks for the memories....wondering what to do, now this is the end

one band that puts my mind and heart at the right place.. love forever.

Love the specials and RIP to Mr John Bradbury you live forever in our hearts 🥰 and Terry Hall after all these years you still sing amazing! And to all the band thanks for jamming to my days peace and love!!SPECIALS!🤟🙏

What a marvellous era every dressed so smart unbelievable life money was never mentioned god that's called living. Today 😢

@stephenbrown9040

7 сағат бұрын

Frank wright weejins.Fred perry.Doc martin.Stay there press troosers.😅❤

...most likely to be the first human being this side of the pond to run around sporting a 'SPECIALS' T-shirt ...I no longer have the checkerboard shirt but the SPECIALS are still BRILLIANT!

I was 16 when I saw The Specials at Tiffany's Coventry a couple of time back in 1979 and seen Neville Staples a couple of times since too. Incredible though seeing them again back in Coventry at the old Cathedral. The lyrics are tremendous and love them more now then ever.

BLOODY HELL THIS BAND IS VERY TIGHT , PRICISE AND CRISP

Rest in peace Terry ❤️🙏

I was 16 in 1988 and working in a record shop in Holyoke, Massachusetts. I was a guitarist and into the rock of the day (hair bands of the 80s). Working at this shop was an angel by the name of Jodi Clements. She had a beautiful Mohawk and two tone style. She introduced me to The Selecter, Specials, Madness by making me a ska mix tape. So much gratitude I feel for that woman. Otherwise, I might have missed ska, reggae, and finding Trojan records from Jamaica. Thanks Jodi! You made a difference in this little metal head!

Just found this... what a fab trip down memory lane! God they were brilliant! Still are!! Fantastic!!

@mdfrenchy

4 жыл бұрын

Me too!!

@ZeusKitty1

4 жыл бұрын

@@mdfrenchy Me Three!!

Any drummer wanting to nail 2tone/Ska/Ska Punk/Whateveryouwannacallit needs to study every drum beat in this concert. R.I.P. J.B. Such a unique sound that influenced so many.

@Fearyourown

3 жыл бұрын

Prince Rimshot was a legend on the drums. RIP JB

The influence they had on the genre and music in general can't be overstated enough. I remember being in teens and buying the import 12" of ghost town with that amazing cover with two skeletons at the piano. They spoke truth to power without being so heavy handed, obvious or preachy. It was just wrapped and delivered in such way that automatically had you moving. The message was snuck in with all that skankin. I'm so happy I was able to catch them twice when they reformed. RIP Terry and John. Your legacy will live on.

Music that influenced me at 13 years old and still does. That says it all really. Legend group from humble beginnings in Coventry and that makes it even better

Amazing sound! RIP Bradbury!!!!! Specials 4 ever!

@grahamdavies643

6 жыл бұрын

Eighties hits

rip John bk when we were skinheads lost lots of good boys including you m8 God bless thanks 😊 for the great 2 tone loved it then still love it today 8th oct 22

@Drew-fg3xi

Жыл бұрын

300% GOD BLESS JON AND TRRRY RIP

I am completely flabbergasted by this concert of The Specials!! I still can't believe how good this concert was!! I would have loved to be there

@adeleassouline529

10 ай бұрын

same , only just found it 2 days ago and kept watching this ever since😂, so grateful for this upload. Love Terry ❤

Tú música siempre va estar en nuestros corazones grande Terry Hall gracias por haberme dado la dicha de verte en México 🏁😔😢 2 tone por siempre

me encanta esta banda ...the specials la mejor ...